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Overlund Family History

Overlund Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Overland, Okerlund, Overend, Osterlund, Soderlund, Overlin, Berland

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Where is the Overlund family from?

You can see how Overlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overlund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Overlund families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Overlund families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Overlund's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Overlund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overlund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Overlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Overlund. 60% of Overlund men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Overlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overlund census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Overlund. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Overlund. For the veterans among your Overlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overlund lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Overlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Overlund in 1964 was 46, and 90 in 2000.

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